Wooing My Ex-Wife

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

mind to her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him from

I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating.

softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued despite his

exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded

haste, Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious

side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every

bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped

felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including

the prince at the grand ball, got married, and

finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with

glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick

their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating on Cedrick’s

lips. With a gentle flick, she

doing that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and

an opportunity to

and went far beyond

swiftly contained the news and

incurred losses

“Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family.

still half-asleep, was utterly confused

How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know what’s

of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s

this cold expression, and I knew he was

clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where

“Okay.”

events of the previous day. She had only

he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow

newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out.

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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